How To Fix >0836 - Invalid withholding tax amount or base amount for item &1

>0836 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Invalid withholding tax amount or base amount for item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0836 - Invalid withholding tax amount or base amount for item &1 ?

  The SAP error message >0836 Invalid withholding tax amount or base amount for item &1 typically occurs when there is an issue with the withholding tax configuration or the data entered for a specific item in a financial transaction. This error indicates that the withholding tax amount or the base amount calculated for the item does not meet the expected criteria set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The withholding tax codes may not be properly configured in the system. This includes settings related to tax rates, tax types, or the relevant accounts.
  Invalid Amounts: The amounts entered for the transaction may not be valid or may not correspond to the expected withholding tax base.
  Missing Data: Required fields for withholding tax calculation may be missing or incorrectly filled out in the transaction.
  Currency Issues: If the transaction involves multiple currencies, there may be discrepancies in currency conversion or the amounts may not align with